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Old 30-05-2007, 02:55 PM   #1
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It seems times are changing with Mooney out and some new bloke in. I wonder if we will see any change in direction from anywhere...

http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0...-21822,00.html

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Old 30-05-2007, 03:31 PM   #2
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Great, now there non commodore cars are going to be even crappier. At least South korea has some experience making cars. So much for Holden bieng "Australian"

EDIT: I realised it was south korea and not north.
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Old 30-05-2007, 04:09 PM   #3
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Apparently the Buick Royaum (AKA Statesmen) will be built in China. Whats the bet that in a few years time the Statesmen/Caprice will be bult there too.
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Old 30-05-2007, 04:37 PM   #4
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crikey, Mooney didnt seem to last too long.
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Old 30-05-2007, 04:45 PM   #5
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Yeah, he was only appointed last year!!!
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Old 30-05-2007, 10:23 PM   #6
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Spewin how Holden rant and rave over how Aussie they are in their many adverts, whilst they import so much of their product. Most of the public know jack **** and Hollden know it. As usual Ford sit on their ***, average Jo goes down to the dealership and asks for an 'all Aussie'Holden when he's prob picking up a Daewoo.
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Old 30-05-2007, 10:34 PM   #7
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Yeah, he was only appointed last year!!!
Peter Hanenberger was replaced by Dennis Mooney as Holden chairman in September 2003!

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Old 30-05-2007, 10:58 PM   #8
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Apparently the Buick Royaum (AKA Statesmen) will be built in China. Whats the bet that in a few years time the Statesmen/Caprice will be bult there too.
I thought they were only assembling them over there with parts sent as flatpacks from here?
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Old 30-05-2007, 11:36 PM   #9
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The engines are built in Pt Melbourne. The remainder of the car is built in China.

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Old 31-05-2007, 12:02 AM   #10
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Mooney's been promoted, good on him!
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Old 31-05-2007, 09:46 AM   #11
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mmm choice of Korean or Chinese driveaway !!!
At least FORD has European driveaway ...
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Old 31-05-2007, 10:06 AM   #12
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Its a good idea, the Chinese market is growing rapidly, they sold about 5.2 Million cars last year, compared to Australia's sub 1 million. The chinese economy has increased 10$ in the last 4 years, and will probably surpass the United States as the worlds biggest car market by 2020.

So it's a good idea that Holden now has a CEO that understands the chinese business, has contacts there, and could probably secure more exports for Holden.
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mmm choice of Korean or Chinese driveaway !!!
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Located in Johannesburg.....
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Old 31-05-2007, 10:51 AM   #14
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So for all the bagging of the VE in this forum, Mooney was still promoted within GM even though he managed to increase exports to China and other countries. When will GM wake to themselves and understand that business does not rely on sales & profit, but whether a 17 year old, one eyed Ford nut with a metal fatigued EB falcon considers Holden up to his high standards.
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Old 31-05-2007, 11:08 AM   #15
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Spewin how Holden rant and rave over how Aussie they are in their many adverts, whilst they import so much of their product. Most of the public know jack **** and Hollden know it. As usual Ford sit on their ***, average Jo goes down to the dealership and asks for an 'all Aussie'Holden when he's prob picking up a Daewoo.
Yeh mate, i hear ya. You arent the only one cheesed off by this fact, its been making me angry for a long time as well.
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Old 31-05-2007, 11:11 AM   #16
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Well i can only see it as a good thing. the Chinese economy is growing still and they're wanting out products. AT least Holden/GM are giving what the chinese want. Ford have their heads too far up their asses.
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it's pretty freaky to think that China will soon be tapping into the dwindling fuel supply at a similar rate to the Americans our fuel costs and strain on our dying world is gonna go through the roof big time..
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it's pretty freaky to think that China will soon be tapping into the dwindling fuel supply at a similar rate to the Americans our fuel costs and strain on our dying world is gonna go through the roof big time..
China's rapidly growing economy will have many negative impacts on both the environment and resources. Hang on for the ride as it is going to get bumpy.

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